University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is the flagship academic medical center at the core of UH’s 18 hospital health system that serves patients across northern Ohio. Through faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and through research conducted with support from UH’s Harrington Discovery Institute, physician-scientists at UH Cleveland Medical Center are advancing medical care through education and innovative research that brings the latest treatment options to patients regionally and around the world.

Breast Imaging Fellowship

The Breast Imaging Division at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center offers two Breast Imaging Fellowship positions each year. These comprehensive, one-year fellowship opportunities are structured to meet the guidelines and curriculum recommended by the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI).

Each of the five UH Breast Centers, including the Breen Breast Health Pavilion, is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a “Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.” We also maintain ACR accreditation for MRI at all UH sites that perform breast MRI. All breast imaging sites have superior support staff in place, including a clinical nurse navigator and are supported by seven dedicated breast imaging radiologists.

Current Technology Overview

Hologic Dimensions mammography units (tomosynthesis with C-view) are available at all UH Breast Centers

Seven supersonic ultrasound units

Four stereotactic biopsy units (three prone and one upright with lateral arm capability)

MRI equipment includes 1.5 and 3.0T Siemens, Philips and GE magnets

Suros Atec biopsy devices for use in MRI, stereotactic and ultrasound biopsies

Vacora biopsy devices for ultrasound biopsies

Conferences

Weekly multidisciplinary tumor board conference attended by the fellows and a faculty member

Weekly resident conferences

Monthly radiology-pathology conference

Monthly journal club

The Breast Imaging Fellow will be actively involved in the interpretation of examinations, performance of procedures and consultations with referring physicians.

Dedicated research time is negotiable for the Fellows and they are given access to the Case Center for Imaging Research (CCIR), a joint venture between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine and UH Cleveland Medical Center. There is funding available for educational meetings/conferences.

The ultimate goal for the Breast Imaging Fellows is to assume the role of primary imager with the faculty member as a supervisor. The Breast Imaging Division has a strong interest in resident and fellow education and clinical research is encouraged.

UH Cleveland Medical Center is participating in the Breast Imaging Fellowship Match, which will take place in March 2018 for the 2019 appointment year. The match is sponsored by the Society of Breast Imaging and it will be managed by the National Resident Matching Program.

Important Match Dates

January 1, 2018: Interview period begins

March 22, 2018: Registration opens

April 26, 2018: Ranking opens

May 17, 2018: Quota change deadline

May 31, 2018: Ranking closes

June 14, 2018: Match Day

July 1, 2019: Training begins

Eligibility Requirements for the Fellowship

Applicants must participate in the SBI Fellowship Match Program

Candidates must have completed their residency in the United States

Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in radiology before the start of the fellowship

An Ohio State Medical License is required before the start of the fellowship

Additional items required for the application include:

Personal statement

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Two or three letters of recommendation – preferably at least one from a breast imager and at least one from the Residency Program Director